Osterhorn Group,Gamsfeld Group

Low avalanche danger

Low avalanche danger

Avalanche danger is predominantly LOW. Only isolated steep slopes which have not yet discharged will have naturally triggered small wet loose-snow avalanches or glide-snow avalanches. Due to the below average snow depths, touring possibilites are reduced.

The snowpack was made thoroughly wet by rainfall, often wet down to the ground. At higher altitudes the surface was able to consolidate somewhat on Saturday. Sunshine and warmth on Sunday will swiftly soften the surface, especially on sunny slopes. Snow depths are below average. Not much snow at low altitudes.

Sunday: On Christmas Day, very fine weather with lots of sunshine. Residual cloud and fogbanks will recede, visibility will be unhindered. Winds wil be light. It will be very mild. At 2000 m: 2-7 degrees; at 3000 m at midday, 0 degrees. Monday: Above the layers of fog, visibility on Boxing Day will be very good, only some cirrus clouds far above summit level. Winds will be mostly light except on the Main Tauern Ridge (30-40 km/hr) from the south. Still mild: at 2000 m at midday 4 degrees, at 3000 m 0 degrees.

LOW avalanche danger